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The Bachelor And The Baby Wish
by Kate FreimanHAVING HIS BABY… A baby. That's all Hope Delacorte wanted. She dreamed of holding her tiny bundle, sharing first smiles and first steps. But when her wedding plans were shattered, so were her dreams. Now time was running out on Hope's chances for motherhood. Until a certain bachelor she knew proposed a solution… Kids weren't in Josh Kincaid's future plans, but when Hope started talking about making babies, he knew he was the only man for the job. But getting close to Hope was making him crazy. Why else would this marriage-shy guy be building a nursery in his new home—and whistling the wedding march…?
The Bachelor and the Beauty Queen
by Carolyn HectorSpotlight on temptation The tall, sexy stranger who just barged into Lexi Pendergrass's shop looks like a perfect ten to her. But not only does Stephen Reyes accuse the former beauty queen of selling his young niece a scandalous dress, he then prevents Lexi from buying her dream property next door. Not exactly Mr. Congeniality. Even still, beneath their bickering simmers an inconvenient chemistry that's shaking Lexi's legendary poise to the core. Real estate mogul Stephen has had his world rocked twice in recent months. First, he became guardian to his late brother's children. Now he's falling for a feisty Southern beauty who, when she isn't coaching his pageant-crazy niece, is schooling him in desire. He misjudged her once. Now he's using all his seductive talents to win Lexi for now and forever...
A Bachelor at the Wedding
by Kate LittleINTEROFFICE MEMO FROM: MATTHEW HARDING, CEO, HARDING HOTELS REGARDING: STEPHANIE ROSSI, MY PERSONAL ASSISTANT When Stephanie Rossi was promoted from our operations department to be my right-hand woman, I was skeptical at first. But her amazing efficiency and plainspoken Brooklyn smarts*#151;not to mention the gorgeous looks she keeps under wraps at work—soon won me over. After Stephanie's amazing performance—both personal and professional—during a hotel crisis, I grew more intrigued by her than ever. So intrigued that I'd love to attend her sister's wedding not as her boss, but as her date! Yet suddenly Stephanie wants to transfer out of my office…and straight out of my life? Well, maybe it's time for a little one-on-one assignment….
The Bachelor Auction
by Rachel Van DykenCinderella never had to deal with this crap.Jane isn't entirely sure that Cinderella got such a raw deal. Sure, she had a rough start, but didn't she eventually land a prince and a happily-ever-after? Meanwhile, Jane is busy waiting on her demanding, entitled sisters, running her cleaning business, and . . . yep, not a prince in sight. Until a party and a broken shoe incident leave Jane wondering if princes---or at least, a certain deliciously hunky billionaire---maybe do exist.Except Brock Wellington isn't anyone's dream guy. Hell, a prince would never agree to be auctioned off in marriage to the highest bidder. Or act like an arrogant jerk---even if it was just a façade. Now, as Brock is waiting for the auction chopping block, he figures it's karmic retribution that he's tempted by a sexy, sassy woman he can't have. But while they can't have a fairy-tale ending, maybe they can indulge in a little bit of fantasy . . .
Bachelor Auction: The Football Player
by Drew HuntThe characters fromSurprise Giftsreturn for another kinky adventure. Former NFL defensive lineman Brad Williams only agrees to put on his old football uniform and take part in a charity bachelor auction when his boyfriend, Nick Dailey, promises to bid on him. But when the auction begins, Nick is nowhere to be found, and to make matters worse, an obese woman in the fourth row keeps topping everyone’s bid.Fortunately it turns out she’s bidding for Nick, who has been busy setting up a post-auction candlelit picnic. But Brad soon discovers the food is just the appetizer, and he’s the main course. Before long, his wrists are bound above his head and he’s teased with various sex toys until he gets his just desserts.Later, needing to reassert his macho pride, Brad puts his own plans for the evening into action. What can two horny former football players get up to in a deserted baseball stadium, not to mention an empty locker room?Warning: contains scenes of mild BDSM as well as unorthodox uses of soft fruit, chocolate sauce, and baseball bases.
Bachelor-Auction Bridegroom
by Mollie MolayHusband Shopping A thunderous crack of the auctioneer's gavel and $350 later Emily Holmes "owned" Bachelor #46, all six gorgeous feet of him! T. J. Kirkpatrick was going to have to pony up more than dinner and a movie, though. Emily needed a husband -- her inheritance depended on it. T. J. insisted that he was no spousal specimen, but if being "married" meant playing newlyweds, then he'd happily masquerade as Emily's man. The charade proved all too real, for T. J.'s kisses made her heart race -- and time stand still. And now that she'd unexpectedly fallen madly in love with her "husband," she intended to get them going...going...gone -- right to the preacher! THE WAY WE MET...AND MARRIED: A funny thing happened on the way to the wedding! Harlequin American Romance #879, June, 2001.
Bachelor Available!
by Ruth Jean DaleName: Cody James Age: 30 Occupation: Rancher Looking for: A wife and mother for my children. The Yellow Rose Matchmakers claimed to be able to match any woman with her Mr. Right. And Emily couldn't deny that the man she'd been matched with, Cody James, sounded perfect--on paper, at least. The reality was even better--the tall, sexy cowboy took Emily Kirkwood's breath away. Too bad that Emily hadn't joined the Yellow Rose to find a man but to write a Valentine's story on...well...how to get a man. Only, Cody was available... and perhaps what this story needed was a little indepth research! Texas Grooms Wanted! Only cowboys need apply!
The Bachelor Baker (The Heart of Main Street #2)
by Carolyne AarsenAn out-of-work mechanic finds hope and more in a smalltown Kansas bakery in this inspirational romance.Opening a business isn’t a piece of cake—something Melissa Sweeney discovers when an anonymous benefactor brings her to Bygones, Kansas. She can’t fulfill her longtime dream of starting up her own bakery without help. But with his traditional views of work and family, Brian Montclair is the unlikeliest candidate for the job. Even more surprising is the powerful attraction sprouting up between the rugged mechanic and his fiercely independent new boss. Brian’s heart and soul belong to his hardworking community that is slowly coming back to life. Melissa wants to be part of that transformation . . . if she can make Brian believe they can be true partners in everything—including love.The Heart of Main Street: They’re rebuilding the town one step—and heart—at a time.
The Bachelor Bid
by Kate DentonAnd the winner is... The one woman who didn't bid!Cara Breedon is facing her biggest career challenge to date-to convince impossible, attractive and eminently eligible bachelor Wyatt McCauley to auction himself off for charity. Cara has tried every trick she knows, but Wyatt won't say yes.Underneath, Wyatt is intrigued by Cara and, little does she know, she's beginning to wear him down. He definitely wants to see more of her. All he has to do is agree to appear in the auction and place an exorbitant bid in her name so that Cara wins the prize-a weekend with Wyatt!
Bachelor Blues
by Carolyn ZaneThe Bachelor Next Door...Single mom Lark St. Clair was starting a new life for herself and her daughter, Molly. Her gruff new neighbor, Cole Richardson, presented a surprising twist in her plan. For it seemed mischievous Molly was sticking to Cole like glue. And everywhere that Molly went...trouble was sure to follow.Meets Molly and Her Pretty MomCole was a confirmed bachelor and for good reasons. But the more the handsome loner claimed he didn't need the girls next door, the more he realized he was lying to himself. For how could any man with a heart ignore a little darlin' like Molly, and how long could he resist a woman as desirable as Lark?
The Bachelor Boss
by Judy BaerWidowed mother Hannah St. James didn't expect to meet her next employer by crashing into his new Mercedes. But she's in no financial shape to pass up the position that workaholic businessman Tyler Matthews offers: live-in caregiver to his grandmother. Hannah adores caring for feisty Lily, and her son's new room is every boy's dream. But her handsome boss hides his guarded heart behind ledgers and meetings. Underneath Tyler's tycoon exterior is a tender side that stirs her heart and hopes again. It'll take Hannah, an adorable little boy and one determined elderly woman to show him that family always provides the best care.
Bachelor Boss
by Christie RidgwayUSA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway brings you a fan--favorite tale of forbidden love... schoolgirl crush...or a forever love? Lucy Sutton has a mission: to get over Carlo Milano once and for all. And when she becomes the successful security director's temporary employee, she thinks the arrangement is perfect. After all, a strictly professional relationship will help her overcome her longtime unrequited crush. But nothing is business as usual for Carlo For Lucy is no longer a pesky teenager...she is a vibrant, beautiful woman who just happens to work for him. She is smart, sweet--and undeniably sexy. And yes, he knows that he's playing with fire. But the closer he gets to Lucy, the more he's finding it impossible to resist the flame...
Bachelor Boss
by Christie RidgwaySchoolgirl crush. . . or forever love? Lucy Sutton had a mission: to get over Carlo Milano once and for all. And when she became the successful security director's temporary employee, she thought the arrangement was perfect. After all, a strictly professional relationship would help her overcome her longtime unrequited crush. But nothing was business as usual for Carlo For Lucy was no longer a pesky teenager. . . she was still a vibrant, beautiful woman who just happened to work for him. She was smart, sweet--and undeniably sexy! And yes--he knew that he was playing with fire--but the closer he got to Lucy, the more he was finding it impossible to resist the flame. . .
Bachelor Boys: A Novel
by Kate SaundersAs the child of remote, chilly parents, Cassie reveled in the exuberant chaos she found at the home of the Darlings—two boys, a cheerful father, and a glorious mother, Phoebe, who welcomed the lonely little girl next door into their family circle.Now Cassie is all grown up, the editor of a highly respectable literary magazine, with a well-ordered life and a suitable boyfriend. But her beloved Phoebe is dying and comes to Cassie with one last request: Will Cassie help find wives for her sons, two gorgeous, sexy, but wildly impractical bachelors still living in their mother's basement flat? Heartbroken at the thought of losing Phoebe, Cassie cannot refuse—but how will she ever find decent girlfriends, let alone wives, for the Darling boys? It's all very well for Phoebe to insist they are lovely boys who are absolutely sweet to their mother, but who else would see either one as husband material: Fritz, a handsome medical student turned unemployed actor; or Ben, a dreamy, soulful musician who is too "sensitive" to perform or teach? Even Cassie, she tells Phoebe firmly right from the start, is not prepared to marry one of these bachelor boys. . . .Kate Saunders's Bachelor Boys is a story about love and loss that's moving, wise, and wickedly funny.
Bachelor by Design & Too Hot for Comfort
by Kay David Kristin GabrielBACHELOR BY DESIGNWhether you're looking for lattes or love, you'll find both at Cafe Romeo...Building contractor Trace Callahan is determined to stay single-even if his aunt reads romance in his coffee grounds-until he finds the perfect woman. And that woman is definitely unlike Chloe D'Onofrio, the hot-tempered interior designer who bumps heads with him at every turn. She's too opinionated, too unpredictable, much too pretty-and keeps a cache of stolen diamonds under her staircase. So naturally, Trace can't help falling in love....TOO HOT FOR COMFORTSomething was sizzling...and it wasn't steak...Sally Beaumont thought a call-in cooking show was a brilliant idea...at the time. Unfortunately, listeners thought Too Hot for Comfort referred to the bedroom, not the kitchen! Suddenly Sally was the local expert on S.E.X.-a topic that simply wasn't discussed in Comfort, Texas. Someone was even making threats, but more disturbing was that Jake Nolte-retired cop, sexy next-door neighbor-was watching over her...driving her crazy with thoughts of S.E.X.
Bachelor CEO
by Michele DunawayChase McDaniel had it all planned out. He'd work his way up in the family business and eventually become CEO. Except the heir to McDaniel Manufacturing just got a rude awakening. His soon-to-retire grandfather is ordering him to take a year off and find out what he really wants. Chase knows what he doesn't want--gorgeous, talented Miranda Craig taking his job! Being handpicked to run a company is the dream of a lifetime. And Miranda has no intention of stepping aside. . . even if Chase is the sexiest man she's ever met. But their strictly business arrangement may be in danger of turning into something more. Especially if a certain matchmaking relative has his way. . .
The Bachelor Chase
by Emma RichmondHOLDING OUT FOR A HERO Man trouble! Tano Cavallieri should have come with a government health warning: mad, bad and too dangerous to know. The Italian hunk was used to women chasing him! But when it came to pretty brunettes like Rea Halton, he was prepared to slow down! Rea had other ideas. She knew Tano's type too well—tall, dark and indiscriminate…. Rea wasn't about to become a notch on anyone's bedpost—let alone a man who changed his women as often as he changed his shirts! Besides, it was his land, not his lips, she was interested in, even if she couldn't help but notice that he was much hotter property! Love, laughter and a hero with great legs! Who could ask for anything more in Emma Richmond's warm, witty and wonderful new romance.
Bachelor Chronicles #1
by Elizabeth BoyleIncludes: <P> Something About Emmaline: Alexander Denford, Baron Sedgwick, is a gentleman to be envied. He lives a rakish life of well-celebrated ease and contentment and has one person to thank for his perfectly ordered existence—his dearest wife, Emmaline. She never complains about his mistresses or his penchant for late nights out. His friends are envious, but they don't know the truth—Emmaline doesn't exist. But when he starts receiving bills from London for clothes, shoes, hats and a staggering amount of other female accoutrements, he realises something is decidedly amiss.<P> This Rake of Mine: When the rakehell Lord Jack Tremont kissed Miranda Mabberly, mistaking her for his mistress, neither realized his reckless act would cost Miranda her reputation, her fiancé, and her future. But for Jack, it was a kiss that would haunt - an intoxicating memory of a woman lost to him forever. Years later, hiding incognito far from London - a teacher at Miss Emery's Establishment for the Education of Genteel Ladies - Miranda has made a respectable life for herself, away from the ton and the dangerous men who inhabit it. When a penniless, much humbled, though still damnably attractive Jack arrives at the school to escort a rebellious young niece home, Miranda does her best to avoid the rogue only to end up tumbling into his arms - and reawakening a desire that is anything but proper. She might want to deny her heart, but Miranda's resolve is no match for a trio of schoolgirl matchmakers who knows true passion when they spy it. Now they won't rest until their all-too-proper teacher and the reprobate lord discover the love that is their destiny.<P> Love Letters From a Duke: Though she can't afford the coal to heat her drafty Mayfair mansion, Felicity Langley still clings to her dream of marrying a duke—one she's had since her very first curtsy. After all, she's been promised to the very lofty Duke of Hollindrake for the last four years. Now all she has to do is meet him. But what Felicity doesn't realize is that she has met her duke—he's the altogether too handsome man who Felicity has just mistaken . . . for her new footman!<P> Confessions of a Little Black Gown: She spied him in the shadows... And in an instant, Thalia Langley knew the man before her was no saint. He might claim to be the Duke of Hollindrake's unassuming country cousin, but no man that handsome, that arresting, could be anything but... well, he simply must be an unrepentant rogue. His cat-like grace and power leave Tally shivering in her slippers at the notion of all the wicked, forbidden things he might be capable of doing... to her.<P> Memoirs of a Scandalous Red Dress: Lady Philippa Knolles has loved Captain Thomas "Dash" Dashwell since he first stole a kiss from her on a smuggler's beach near Hastings. Now after what seems like a lifetime of waiting, Pippin is offered a chance to renew her scandalous affair with Dash. But the man from that first heady kiss and the man she rediscovers all these years later are hardly the same. Tucked away in the back of her closet is a red dress, the one she wore long ago to win his heart....Could it have enough memories left inside it to rekindle a passion she's never forgotten?
The Bachelor Contract (The Bachelors of Arizona #3)
by Rachel Van DykenA second-chance romance from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Bet, Matchmaker and Elite series!She's everywhere.Ex-wife.Love of his life.The last person in the world he wanted to see...ever.And now that he's working beside her every day, he can't escape her. Her scent, glimpses of her smile, even the tension in the air that makes his body hum with the kind of need he'd only experienced with one person-all of it is driving him over the edge.Brant Wellington was certain of three things: Alcohol wasn't going to solve this. He really was losing his F-ing mind. And his gorgeous ex-wife was going to be the death of him.Don't miss the other books in the Bachelors of Arizona series:The Bachelor AuctionThe Playboy Bachelor
Bachelor Cop
by Gayle KayeAWARD OF DISTINCTIONpresented to Officer Whit Tanner, midnight rescuer of lost children and missing mutts, for being the last single guy in the precinct, and intending to stay that way....CITATION OF SEDUCTIONpresented to Jill Harper, divorced mother of four-year-old Brody Harper, for capturing the attention of Officer Tanner, and threatening his bachelorhood....RECOURSE: ROMANCEMix marriage-shy officer with romance-weary mother, add a tiny smattering of wandering dog and matchmaking little boy, toss in some heady kisses and sultry looks, then stand back and wait for hearts to melt...and merge.
Bachelor Cop
by Carolyn McsparrenThere's a reason his cold case colleagues call him "Randy" Randy Railsback. And he's never been ashamed of his reputation with the ladies. But he is surprised by his intense reaction to Helena Norcross, one of his defense class students. He usually steers clear of women who aren't sending the get-to-know-you-better vibe. So what is it about Helena? The English professor is clearly bent on revenge against her perpetrator, but Randy's research leads him to believe the guy's crimes are escalating. Not on Randy's watch, buddy. Because For The first time in his life, he's fallen hard. And nobody's going to hurt the woman he loves.
Bachelor Cop Finally Caught?
by Gina WilkinsThe Evening Star's Police Blotter:WANTED!Small-town reporter Lindsey Gray is being charged with stealing police chief Dan Meadows's heart. Ten years her senior, Chief Meadows always thought of her as a little sister. But now that he's discovered her beauty, it looks like there might be something brewing there. Hopefully the chief isn't too late. Lindsey was last seen leaving town for a quick getaway. She is considered gorgeous and gutsy. If you have any information on this green-eyed goddess, please contact the Edstown Police. Chief Meadows is offering a reward to anyone who can lead him to her whereabouts!
The Bachelor Cowboy (The Wyoming Cowboys Series #6)
by Jessica ClareA rugged bachelor is up for charity auction in this special Valentine's Day romance from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare. Jack Watson doesn't want anything to do with the dating scene in Painted Barrel, Wyoming, but when his sister-in-law guilts him into joining a bachelor auction, Jack can't say no to a charity event. He's not totally heartless. And if all the winner wants is an extra ranch hand for a few days, he can do that. Of course, Jack changes his mind as soon as he meets the winner, shy Layla. As the local accountant, Layla isn't used to being noticed by men. She's sure not the type to bid on a bachelor. But when she tells her mom she&’s bidding on someone she has a crush on—and her mom shows up to check—she has no choice but to offer for the gruff cowboy. It's for a good cause after all… Neither one of them thought the auction would be a success. But Layla finds it hard to keep her hands off the cowboy, and Jack falls for her sweet smile and wild sense of humor. True love should run smoothly, right? Except Layla's got a secret, and Jack's right in the line of fire. Does she risk everything for her Valentine cowboy or does she betray those closest to her?
Bachelor Cowboy
by Roxann DelaneyBull riding—and all the danger that comes with it—is in Dusty McPherson's blood. When an injury knocks him out of the rodeo and back home to Desperation, Oklahoma, all he can focus on is riding again. Until he's welcomed by a gorgeous redhead aiming a shotgun at him.To Kate Clayborne's surprise, the handsome trespasser is not only a farmhand hired to help maintain the Clayborne farm, he'd been her high school crush. Used to living on her own terms and without the help of a man, Kate is reluctant to work with Dusty. Being so close to him now means trusting him, relying on him…and dealing with the attraction between them. Can she trust her heart to an adventure-seeking bull rider whose life is full of risks?
Bachelor Cowboy
by Patricia KnollFirst-time father! Sworn bachelor Luke Farraday's stubborn resistance to help or friendship--least of all from a woman--had been an infuriating puzzle to Shannon Kelleher since their first prickly meeting. Until Luke's sister left him temporarily in charge of his tiny baby nephew! To her amuesement, the usually independent tough guy was helplessly out of his depth--and desperate for Shannon's assistance. As she taught the reluctant "father" to feed and change little Cody, Shannon noticed a change in Luke. His defenses were melting—just like her heart. And slowly his story began to emerge....